Canon USA Announces EOS Rebel XS Digital SLR
As expected with last month’s announcement of the EOS 1000D from Canon Europe, Canon USA has announced the EOS Rebel XS. The name ‘EOS Rebel XS’ is used in the Canon press release. Once the camera reaches retails stores, the name will change to the more simple ‘Canon Rebel XS’.
Confused with names? The new Rebel XS replaces the Rebel XTi at the bottom of Canon’s dSLR line. It retains the 10MP CMOS sensor and 2.5-inch LCD while using the same body as the 12MP Rebel XSi.
The features and specifications are the same as in the new EOS 1000D. I will repeat them here anyway.
Features at a glance:
- 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- 7-point wide-area AF system
- Up to 3 frames per second
- 2.5” LCD with Live View shooting
- DIGIC III image processor
- Compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards
- Compact and lightweight body
- Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software
- Fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites
| EOS Rebel XS Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Resolution: | 10.1 million effective pixels |
| Sensor: | 22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS |
| Autofocus: | 7-point CMOS sensor with f/5.6 cross type at center |
| Field of View: | 1.6x crop |
| Viewfinder: | 0.81x mag. and 95% coverage |
| Rear LCD: | 2.5" TFT LCD (230,000 pixels) |
| LCD Live view: | Optional Auto-focus with mirror-down / mirror-up sequence |
| ISO: | 100-1600, Auto 100-800 |
| Processor | DIGIC III (12-bit) |
| Shutter: | 30 - 1/4000 sec |
| File Format: | RAW or JPEG |
| Frame Speed: | 3.0 fps JPEG to card capacity; 1.5 fps for 5 RAW frames or 4 RAW+JPEG |
| Lenses: | EF or EF-S Mount |
| Card Type: | SD/SDHC |
| Body Material | Plastic with Stainless Steel Chassis |
| Battery: | Lithium-Ion LP-E5 |
| Dimensions: | 5.1 x 3.9 x 2.4 in. |
| Weight: | 1.1 lb. |
Any gotchas? The new Rebel XS uses the newer DIGIC III processing chip. However, 12-bit processing remains from the XTi rather than going to the 14-bit processor used in the XSi. Also, Canon is shifting from the nine-point AF of the XTi to seven-point AF. It is worth mentioning that the Rebel XS’ primary competitor, the Nikon D60, has only three AF points. We will have to wait to see what impact all of this has on image quality.
Digital Photography Review has posted a Preview of the EOS 1000D comparing it to the EOS 450D and the EOS 400D. No photos yet.
As with other Canon entry-level dSLRs, the Rebel XS will be available in black or silver.
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